Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey exaggerated when he declared that unforeseen costs to the state were forcing him to cancel the new train tunnel planned to relieve congested routes across the Hudson River, according to a long-awaited report by independ..

Rail travel is grossly under-subsidized in the United States. In 2002, Amtrak received only $500 million in subsidies, whereas highway construction received $30 BILLION. Rail travel is MUCH more efficient and is better for our society and the planet!